The first bit of weight loss advice: "It takes time to lose weight and get your body into shape again." Don't try to lose those extra kilograms by following a crash diet because you will only regain the kilograms after you have stopped. Follow sound weight loss advice and a well-planned weight loss plan such as the Herbalife ShapeWorks program to reap long term benefits.

Weight loss advice for everyday life

By only adjusting your eating habits you can already lose weight and start to feel better. Some of these adjustments include:

• Replace sodas with 100% juice or light fruit flavored water. Sodas are filled with refined sugar, which may give you a quick energy boost, but will leave you tired within a short while. The Herbalife Liftoff energy drink that comes in orange and lemon flavors, is packed with Vitamin C and B for energy and vitality. It is a great thirst quencher while you are on diet.
• You can save up to 55 calories per cup of coffee or tea if you replace the cream with milk. If you drink three cups of coffee a day, you should cut down to one cup a day. You don't have to decline coffee or tea altogether, but less is better.
• Instead of eating a fast food burger that can add a whopping 440-480 calories to your body, eat a salad that will only provide 100 calories.
• Save around 80-120 calories when you do away with the butter in your pumpkin and potato.
• Say no to eating french fries or potato crisps. They contain at least 200 to 400 calories. If you have to eat fries, rather eat the thicker type with less oil.
• Use olive oil instead of sunflower oil. Not only is olive oil lighter, it also helps you to burn fat.

Weight loss advice - Exercise

There is no need to go on a vigorous training program that you cannot sustain in the long term. You should rather tailor an exercise program to your daily routine. Since so many of us work full time in corporate setups, we don't have the time for two-hour workouts and should thus get exercise in other ways:

• Go for a brisk stroll around the block or in the park once a day. It can be in the morning, afternoon or during your lunch break. Try to walk at least 20 minutes non-stop. This will help you sustain you weight. If you need to lose weight, increase the distance or time with 5 to 10 minutes. You can burn around 150-200 calories in this way.
• Cycling is not only good for fat burning; it also ensures a well-toned body. You can burn a lot of calories if you cycle around 1 to 2 km a day.
• Climb the stairs at your work instead of taking the lift.
• Swim a few laps at a slow pace a day. You can burn around 130 calories with this activity in 15 minutes. It is not only good for toning, but also provides a healthy cardio workout.
• Work in your garden for half and hour a day. Cut the grass, trim the edges or take out the weeds to lose around 130 calories easily.
• Play tennis or squash twice a week to burn more than 1000 calories.
• Do twenty sit-ups or sit-backs a day to tone your stomach muscle.
• Dance for 15 minutes non-stop to burn 100 calories.

Weight loss advice - using Herbalife supplements

When we go on diet we also face the risk of a shortage of nutrients, vitamins and minerals. The Formula 2 Multivitamin Complex from Herbalife contains all the minerals and vitamins needed to sustain healthy hair, nail and skin and prevent any shortages while you are dieting.

The Formula 3 Protein Mix is ideally suited for sustaining healthy tissue and muscle, while the protein snacks can be used in between meals. The Formula 1 Shake Mix can be used as replacement of two of your meals a day, while Niteworks improves your vitality. Ask your Herbalife consultant about these products and more weight loss advice.

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(The information on this page are the comments of an independent Herbalife distributor).